CVE-2022-43397 Memory corruption in Parasolid V34.0
An out-of-bounds write in Siemens Parasolid and Simcenter Femap allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted X_T files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-43397?
CVE-2022-43397 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Parasolid, published on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid V34.0 (All versions < V34.0.252), Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.242), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.170), Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2023.1). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing specially crafted X_T files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-17854)
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43397?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Parasolid.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43397?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43397 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-43397 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43397 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Parasolid
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvjh-rh68-qmhg.